Injury forces eleventh hour change in the New Zealand camp
New Zealand bring in a like-for-like replacement as Jacob Duffy replaces Ben Sears in the pace department ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan.
New Zealand have been forced to make a change to their Champions Trophy squad after pacer Ben Sears was ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
A like-for-like replacement has been made, with Jacob Duffy joining the squad.
Duffy, having made just 10 appearances for the Black Caps in the 50-over format since his debut in July 2022, will replace Sears as he misses out due to an injury.
The 30-year-old has picked up 18 scalps so far in his ODI career at an average of 25.94 and economy of 6.25.
He last played for the Black Caps in early January, taking two wickets while conceding 30 runs in an ODI against Sri Lanka in Hamilton.
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy
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New Zealand's Champions Trophy Fixtures:
v Pakistan - Wednesday, 19 February, Karachi
v Bangladesh - Monday, 24 February, Rawalpindi
v India - Sunday, 2 March, Dubai